I already introduced the gratitude challenge. But now I'm going to up the ante and raise you a no complaining challenge. Here's the deal: for a day, a week, a month, (you choose) don't complain. Sounds simple, but I assure you it’s not! We are a culture of complainers right now. It’s not just a bad habit, sometimes we are bonding over it. Don't know what to say? Complain! Rally around our mutual enemies! Want some attention and soothing? Don't be vulnerable and ask! Complain about something!

While it’s easy, its cheap conversation. It makes us focus on the negative. It also keeps us in the status quo. I heard a phrase recently that "any old donkey can kick down the barn...but don't be a dumb ass, stand for something!"